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Fey's SNL Take: A Work-Life Balance Revolution?
28 May
Summary
- Tina Fey discussed potential changes to SNL's structure.
- She highlighted the importance of a positive work environment.
- SNL's schedule has remained largely unchanged since the 1970s.
The future of Saturday Night Live's showrunner, Lorne Michaels, is a recurring topic, especially as the latest season concludes. Michaels, over eighty, has consistently indicated no immediate plans to step down, yet his eventual succession remains a subject of widespread discussion.
Tina Fey, a former head writer and a popular candidate to succeed Michaels, recently addressed the possibility in an interview. She offered a diplomatic response, acknowledging Michaels's long tenure and the show's status as his "baby." Fey expressed respect for his decision-making regarding his exit.
However, Fey also touched upon her experiences as a showrunner for her current Netflix series, "The Four Seasons." Her comments about ensuring everyone has "a good time at work" have sparked speculation about how she might alter SNL's notoriously chaotic schedule if she were to take the helm.
SNL's demanding, fast-paced live format often leads to late nights and significant stress, with a weekly structure that has remained consistent since the 1970s. This schedule has been cited by many former cast and writers as a reason for burnout and departures.
It is speculated that Fey might re-evaluate the show's weekly structure, potentially seeking ways to improve work-life balance for the cast and crew, even within the constraints of a live comedy show. Other potential successors include Colin Jost, Seth Meyers, and Kenan Thompson.
